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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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